The second exhibition tournament of the season was another eye-opener for the Muskie girls’ soccer team last weekend, when they earned a second-place finish–and an ‘A’ in handling tough physical play. More importantly, they gained a wealth of experience as they head into NorWOSSA tournament play later this week in […]
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Parent/organizer Monika Galloway said go-kart enthusiasts just “needed a place to drive.” Fear not–the Borderland Racing Association is coming to the rescue in a joint effort they hope will increase local interest in the sport. The association will hold a car show this Saturday at the old Causeway Pontiac parking […]
The Muskie boys’ soccer team grabbed second place at an tournament in Winnipeg last weekend. But they’ll think about the 10 minutes that got away. That’s when Riverside scored four-straight goals to blow open a tight 1-0 tilt and secure a 5-0 win in the final of the annual St. […]
Registration for the women’s Borderland Soccer League for players aged 15 and up will begin tomorrow from 7-9 p.m. in Room 138 of Fort Frances High School. The fee is $65 per player, and first-time players should bring along their health cards. Now entering its seventh year, the league likely […]
The late Dr. John O’Sullivan’s name is being considered as the new name for the Emo hospital. Emo council is working with Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. on this effort. Meanwhile, Emo Reeve Russ Fortier noted the proposed Echo Lake Estate subdivision is going forward as planned, with still a […]
The Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program presented its annual spring concert last Tuesday (May 1) at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Christian Reformed Church in Emo, which was filled to capacity with parents and friends. The theme of the program was “Celebrate With Us New Life in Christ,” and […]
Mrs. Nellie de Jong celebrated her 90th birthday over the weekend, with immediate family coming in to wish her the best of health for years to come. The parties started at the Golden Age Manor with neighbours and residents offering greetings amid cake and dainties. She enjoyed the day with […]
This past week, the Stratton Toy Library celebrated its 11th anniversary, with the youngsters given a free birthday cupcake. Some recent winners at STL included Ben Miller (Easter Basket) and Chantel Heyens, who won the Easter candy with a guess of 175 in the jar (the actual amount was 174). […]
“Wheels to Meals” holds a carpet bowling tournament for seniors every month at the Emo Legion, with six or more teams participating (depending on attendance). The program is co-ordinated by Wendy Strom, a certified senior exercise instructor. Winning this time around was the “We Try” team, which included Inge Szeder, […]
After meeting with Bell Canada reps here last week, local Internet Service Providers and Mayor Glenn Witherspoon agree–it’s time to look for alternative sources of high-speed Internet. “Hopefully, Northwest Mobility will flip on their microwave towers this week and we’ll need somebody like the Fort Frances Power Corp. to act […]
Although regional municipalities face less funding and more red tape than ever before, there appeared to be little antagonism towards provincial and federal leaders at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s annual meeting here last week. “There wasn’t too much hollering and screaming, but I think everyone realizes the changes have […]
Fort Frances resident John McTaggart was honoured with a special provincial award for exceptional volunteerism during a ceremony at the Legion Hall in Atikokan last night. He was presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) for leading a major fundraising campaign for two district health care facilities (“Care Close to […]
